Zip code 62006: Batchtown, Illinois
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 62006
62006 is a rural zip code in Batchtown, Illinois (Calhoun County), covering 32 sq mi of land. About 667 people live here, or 21 per square mile. The median resident is 48.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $94,444 a year, 17% above the national median of $80,734. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $221,300, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 98% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 44.4 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and education.
How 62006 compares
- Homeownership rate98.3%99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%33rd of 1,338 in IL
- Average commute44.4 min99thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min11th of 1,317 in IL
- Housing vacancy30.6%98thU.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%55th of 1,338 in IL
- 96thU.S. 17.2% · IL 17%100th of 1,342 in IL
- Median age48.193rdU.S. 38.9 · IL 39255th of 1,342 in IL
- Government workers17.4%74thU.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%391st of 1,340 in IL
- Median household income$94,44466thU.S. $80,734 · IL $83,390313th of 1,316 in IL
- Work from home16.4%66thU.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%239th of 1,339 in IL
- Veterans6.4%58thU.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%657th of 1,342 in IL
- Residents under 1822.9%57thU.S. 22% · IL 21.8%571st of 1,342 in IL
- 36thU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%484th of 1,340 in IL
- Median home value$221,30026thU.S. $332,700 · IL $263,300376th of 1,311 in IL
- Median earnings per worker$41,34326thU.S. $49,666 · IL $51,8951,003rd of 1,336 in IL
- Per capita income$32,02824thU.S. $44,673 · IL $46,4061,000th of 1,341 in IL
- Broadband access83.7%9thWeaknessU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%1,031st of 1,338 in IL
- 7thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%844th of 1,291 in IL
- 7thU.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%1,131st of 1,340 in IL
- Uninsured rate2.2%6thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%1,063rd of 1,341 in IL
- Tech workers0.3%4thU.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%943rd of 1,340 in IL
- Population density21/sq mi3rdU.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi1,001st of 1,342 in IL
- Population6671stU.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,7981,033rd of 1,342 in IL
- Poverty rate2.3%1stStrengthU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%1,283rd of 1,339 in IL
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%1,260th of 1,340 in IL
- 1stU.S. 61.4 · IL 60.51,234th of 1,342 in IL
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%1,077th of 1,342 in IL
- 1stU.S. 10% · IL 8.8%1,298th of 1,340 in IL
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · IL 0.4811,251st of 1,336 in IL
| Measure | 62006 | Calhoun | IL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 98.3% | 88.7% | 67.1% | 65.2% | 33rd of 1,338 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 44.4 min | 47.7 min | 27.8 min | 26.4 min | 11th of 1,317 | |
| Housing vacancy | 30.6% | 46.1% | 7.7% | 10.1% | 55th of 1,338 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 29.7% | 25.4% | 17% | 17.2% | 100th of 1,342 | |
| Median age | 48.1 | 48.8 | 39 | 38.9 | 255th of 1,342 | |
| Government workers | 17.4% | 13.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | 391st of 1,340 | |
| Median household income | $94,444 | $93,203 | $83,390 | $80,734 | 313th of 1,316 | |
| Work from home | 16.4% | 20.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 239th of 1,339 | |
| Veterans | 6.4% | 9.5% | 4.8% | 6.2% | 657th of 1,342 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.9% | 19.9% | 21.8% | 22% | 571st of 1,342 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26% | 20.1% | 37.8% | 35.7% | 484th of 1,340 | |
| Median home value | $221,300 | $190,900 | $263,300 | $332,700 | 376th of 1,311 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $41,343 | $39,056 | $51,895 | $49,666 | 1,003rd of 1,336 | |
| Per capita income | $32,028 | $35,142 | $46,406 | $44,673 | 1,000th of 1,341 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 83.7% | 86.1% | 90.8% | 91% | 1,031st of 1,338 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 33.3% | 28% | 47.9% | 51.1% | 844th of 1,291 | |
| Healthcare workers | 5.8% | 14.1% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 1,131st of 1,340 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.2% | 2.4% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 1,063rd of 1,341 | |
| Tech workers | 0.3% | 2.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 943rd of 1,340 | |
| Population density | 21/sq mi | 17/sq mi | 229/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 1,001st of 1,342 | |
| Population | 667 | 4,330 | 12,694,798 | 334,922,499 | 1,033rd of 1,342 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 2.3% | 6.3% | 11.8% | 12.5% | 1,283rd of 1,339 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 3.2% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 1,260th of 1,340 | |
| Diversity index | 3.3 | 10.9 | 60.5 | 61.4 | 1,234th of 1,342 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.1% | 0.3% | 14.7% | 14.1% | 1,077th of 1,342 | |
| Self-employed workers | 0.7% | 15.9% | 8.8% | 10% | 1,298th of 1,340 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.313 | 0.379 | 0.481 | 0.483 | 1,251st of 1,336 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White98%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0.3%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 172
- Average household size
- 3.9
- Family households
- 87.8%
- Married couples
- 83.7%
- Living alone
- 11.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.4%
- Male / female
- 47% / 53%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 248
- Owner-occupied
- 98.3%
- Vacant
- 30.6%
- Median year built
- 1973
- Median rooms
- 5.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 33.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 62006 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $63,750 | $74,888 |
| Service | $12,857 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $34,113 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $32,917 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $42,176 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 96.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.4%
- Households with broadband
- 83.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 66.9%
- No internet access
- 15.7%
- Without health insurance
- 2.2%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Batchtown
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Calhoun County
- Center point
- 39.0643° N, 90.6790° W
- Land area
- 32 sq mi
- Water area
- 8 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Batchtown6% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 62006
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63347 | Foley, MO | 4.8 mi | $81,949 |
| 62047 | Hardin, IL | 4.9 mi | $116,250 |
| 63389 | Winfield, MO | 6.7 mi | $98,393 |
| 62031 | Fieldon, IL | 8.3 mi | $84,375 |
| 62013 | Brussels, IL | 9.4 mi | $72,750 |
| 63369 | Old Monroe, MO | 10 mi | $96,250 |
| 63343 | Elsberry, MO | 10 mi | $74,531 |
| 62036 | Golden Eagle, IL | 11 mi | $103,409 |
| 62037 | Grafton, IL | 12 mi | $73,454 |
| 62065 | Michael, IL · PO box | 12 mi | — |
| 62045 | Hamburg, IL | 14 mi | $85,234 |
| 62027 | Eldred, IL | 14 mi | $64,375 |
Questions about 62006
What city is zip code 62006?
62006 is assigned to Batchtown, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 62006 in?
62006 is in Calhoun County, Illinois.
What is the population of 62006?
About 667 people live in 62006, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 62006 in?
62006 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 62006?
The median household income in 62006 is $94,444.
What zip codes are near 62006?
The closest zip codes to 62006 are 63347, 62047, 63389, 62031, 62013.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62006, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.